Hi!

I'm a newbie from PJ & need some advices about my trade below:

I bought one eBay item from US -- costs around US$ 700 (incld. shipping).
On 03/08/2009 seller shipped it via USPS Priority Mail International (PMI) with extra service "insurance" (considering the $), but it would be without tracking). Shipping ref. no. CP64xxxxxx7US. According to him, it should be arrives in 6 to 10 days.

Until yesterday 14/08/2009 I have not received it yet. So I checked the USPS website, but it says "There is no record of this item".

My Q are:
1. About the USPS PMI, usually how long it takes to Malaysia? For my case it is more than 2 weeks now. Is that normal?
2. I worry it got "kena tahan kastam" because of the $$$. Until now I haven't received any call or letter from Pos Malaysia or Kastam yet. So what I should do? Should I call Pos Malaysia first?

Thank you in advance for sharing experience & answering.

It is just an used watch.

This post has been edited by doli_pargorsi: Aug 18 2009, 11:25 PM

Yes, gizmo_pony. Your comment is the same as what my US seller said. He says prefer insure it than tracking.


BTW, thanks you all guys for the comments.


I wonder why my previous trades from Germany using Deutsche Post & cheaper shipmpent, just took only 7 & 11 days.

This post has been edited by doli_pargorsi: Aug 18 2009, 11:39 PM

Good news, I received the goods today.

Found that it had been held at Malaysia Custom since 12/08/2009 until 18/08/2008.

Custom had opened the packing, but luckily nothing missing. They released it without any problem nor duty.

Yes, now I know the C64xxxxxx7US is the US custom reference number (I think the US seller forgot to mention it too).

Case is resolved now. I hope my experience will be useful for other forum members.

Usually the tracking number is 13 characters.

you may get the info from:
http://www.usps.com/shipping/trackandconfi...trackandconfirm

Hi svage98!

Good to hear that, but I don't know about it ... interested. Could you explain more? By example maybe ...

I have been waiting for a small parcel from Victoria, AU. It was sent on 05/10/09 via Australia Post-AIRMAIL (insured). The seller gave me the Custom article (form CP74 number). I have checked the reference no. in AU Post & also POS Malaysia web, but no result.
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never mind. [last week I called them to check my parcel] This morning 02/11/09 I received call from Pos Malaysia today to collect my parcel.

This post has been edited by doli_pargorsi: Nov 3 2009, 12:07 AM

I never try Express Mail Int'l 'coz more expensive, but more reliable (with tracking).
The delivery time depends on volume/ weight of your parcel.

It should be faster than the other two (PMI/ FCMI). Refer this link:
http://www.usps.com/international/sendpackages.htm

Sharing my experience with USPS:

USPS First-Class Mail Int'l, FCMI
no tracking number
1 small parcel (weight < 0.5 kg)
Total = 6 working days, as follow:
* sent from San Marino, California on 28/08/09
* released by Kastam on 03/09/09
* received on 09/09/09


USPS Priority Mail Int'l, PMI
also small parcel
Total = 12 working days, as follow:
* sent from US on 15/09/09
* released by Kastam on 24/09/09
* received on 05/10/09

This post has been edited by doli_pargorsi: Nov 8 2009, 12:10 AM